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"Picture the raw edge of Television intertwined with the ghostly echoes of 1970 Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett murmuring riddles to the ether...Lance Drake’s vocals soar and swerve, anchored by Greg MacAyeal’s hypnotic bass lines, while keys and percussion drive a symphony of psychedelic splendor....Deep Cricket Night carves out a new identity, where MacAyeal’s bass lines hook deep and Drake’s lyrical command gives the music its voice, drawing listeners into a realm both familiar and fantastically uncharted." - Post-Punk.com (US)
"Deep Cricket Night: Un Abismo Sonoro Entre el Post-Punk y el Darkwave:
Este colectivo independiente no solo crea música, sino experiencias inmersivas que conectan con las emociones humanas más profundas." - Dark Impala (Mexico)
"Drenched in retro energy, vintage new-wave flavourings and a distinct post-punk character, the EP showcases once again what Deep Cricket Night are made of. A solidly eclectic sound with raw, evocative vocals and fuzzy guitars, paired with melodic songwriting and occasional electronic elements.." - Mesmerized (UK)
"Deep Cricket Night includes in its sound a musical universe that runs from the 1960s to the 1980s...The EP has 'Sudden Summer,' a kind of misty-punk post-punk, somewhat resembling Echo and The Bunnymen, and two versions of the psychedelic 'Say Come Hither': a radio edition, with five minutes, and one in full, with splendid eight minutes. The track has a sound reminiscent of both the Pink Floyd of the A Saucerful of Secrets (1968) era and the Beatles of Revolver (1966), or the Soft Machine of the early times." - Pop Fantasma (Brazil)

"DEEP CRICKET NIGHT from Chicago, Illinois released their 3-track EP 'Mind Gets Flayed'. There is much more to experience here than just music, as DEEP CRICKET NIGHT presents us with an impressive audio-visual performance. In graceful pirouettes, danceable pop music blends into post punk and psychedelia and invites you to dreamwalk " Silence Magazine (Germany)
"Drawing proudly from Joy Division and New Order influence, the EP engages with its nostalgic, melodic production. 'Sudden Summer' envelops in its general escalation, traversing from nocturnal bass crawls into hypnotic guitar reflections and a spirited vocal lead. An atmospheric, climactic build takes hold over the first half, culminating in a fantastic final minute with trickling piano momentum and ardent vocal marveling — exuding a tonal disposition also reminiscent of Television." - Obscure Sound (US)
"This release is called Mind Gets Flayed and has three tracks. One called "Sudden Summer" has a great and sort of floaty section of guitars that let you drift right alongside it. I dig this track a lot because you get engulfed in it and wrapped up in it really quickly and it takes you to a different place." - Buzzslayers (US)
"Say Come Hither, is presented in both a short and long version, showcasing the band's experimental nature...The track maintains that same nostalgic energy but introduces psychedelic vibes that feel like a throwback to the 70s." - Edgar Allan Poets (US)
"El EP, lanzado el pasado 10 de septiembre de 2024, fue grabado en Bim Bom Studios con la colaboración del productor e ingeniero Michael MacDonald. Entre los temas más destacados está “Sudden Summer”, que aborda la fugacidad de los veranos, y “Say Come Hither”, una secuencia onírica y surrealista que recuerda a las atmósferas de David Lynch. Este último, con su letra enigmática y un paisaje sonoro que transporta al oyente, es el track central del EP, acompañado de un video animado creado por Paul Torgus y editado por Lance Drake. Un sonido psicodélico y que se ve representando en este trabajo visual." - Lacaverna.net (Mexico)
"A rock album full of intrigue, Song of the Siren Saved is a gripping showcase from Chicago-based band Deep Cricket Night. Their sound proves commanding with a balance of hypnotic and ferocious soundscapes" - Obscure Sound (US)
"Deep Cricket Night builds a vibey and subtly psychedelic rock atmosphere on their latest track “Sometimes When She Sings”. This song which features on their latest album “Song of the Siren Saved” continues the album’s themes of crafting infectious melodies with a dark edge to their soundscape." - Lost in the Manor (UK)
"The fear and complexity of life in times of pandemic are the subject around which the last Deep Cricket Night album titled Song Of The Siren Saved revolves. In this fascinating collection of ten songs, the Chicago band paints a realistic fresco of the emotions and feelings we felt during that difficult period that turned our normality. The band's sound is an exquisite mix of styles and genres ranging from the progressive rock of the '60s to the new wave of the 80s that merge together to create an original sound compound." - Artisti Online (Italy)

"Other highlights on the record include songs like “Where I Call Home” with its airy intro of bright guitar notes that flutter above lulling bass lines and mellow drums. Blissful melodic vocals spin emotive delivery on an enthralling arrangement of guitar layers, gently rising and falling between falsetto style and velvety verses.." - Plastic Magazine (UK)
"The album is a journey through a spectrum of emotions, culminating with “Skulls Reach.” This track commences with rumbling low glitchy effects before launching into an enigmatic, cinematic melody. Drums and riffing guitars lead listeners through dynamic shifts, reflecting the pandemic’s turmoil and unpredictability. Giving you a whole different look, feel, and sound, Deep Cricket Night has emerged out of the pandemic cocoon as a different entity. “Song of the Siren Saved” is unlike anything you have heard before." - Illustrate Magazine (US)
"'When You Disappear’ amplifies the sonic environment, exploring fast-paced, dance-inducing new wave and shoegaze solutions which really suit the band. It’s a modern, more fashionable look for a group that’s promising and visibly experienced in its musical prowess. ‘Song of the Siren Saved’ is a worthy musical discovery, one we urge you to undertake now." - Mesmerized (UK)